Although you can make dua during various parts of the prayer, such as in ruku or sajda and Surah Al-Fatiha itself is a dua, but the best time to make dua during prayer is while seated in the final sitting (Qa’dah Akheerah). After reciting the Tashahhud, then recite the Durood Shareef, and after that, make the dua prescribed by the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

It is recommended to make the duas taught by the Prophet (SAW) and to recite those found in the Quran. One should avoid making dua solely for worldly desires, greed, or avarice, and should not make dua for anything sinful. Since in Farz prayers, Muqtadi is bound by the recitation of the Imam, it is advisable to make more Duas during Nawafil.